Places to visit and places to eat in Kauai

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Places to visit and places to eat in Kauai

Sightseeing

A great place to go hiking and see the sights. Many trails, overlooks, and picnic areas. This is a state park and admission is free, but you have to pay for parking.
37 locals recommend
Waimea Canyon Trail
779 Kokee Rd
37 locals recommend
A great place to go hiking and see the sights. Many trails, overlooks, and picnic areas. This is a state park and admission is free, but you have to pay for parking.
This is the famous Napali coast trail. Reservations are required and become available 30 days ahead of time at midnight Hawaii time. You will have to be online and ready to pounce on a reservation because they are gone in minutes. This is where you will get your reservations. https://gohaena.com/
6 locals recommend
Kalalau Trail
Kalalau Trail
6 locals recommend
This is the famous Napali coast trail. Reservations are required and become available 30 days ahead of time at midnight Hawaii time. You will have to be online and ready to pounce on a reservation because they are gone in minutes. This is where you will get your reservations. https://gohaena.com/
No permit required. A super lush rainforest walk along a road and trail. An easy walk for all ages.
Kuilau Ridge Trail
State Highway 580
No permit required. A super lush rainforest walk along a road and trail. An easy walk for all ages.
Just outside your door.
8 locals recommend
Kiahuna Beach
8 locals recommend
Just outside your door.
Just outside your door.
118 locals recommend
Poipu Beach
118 locals recommend
Just outside your door.
Anini beach has full facilities and lots of parking for a day at the beach and a picnic.
175 locals recommend
Anini Beach
175 locals recommend
Anini beach has full facilities and lots of parking for a day at the beach and a picnic.
A nice uncrowded trail in the heart of Kauai's agricultural area. The trail crosses the former terrain of the Guava Kai farm. The best place to start is at the Kauai North Shore Dog Park. Some other trail entry points are closed.
Wai Koa Loop Trail
2723 Kuhio Hwy
A nice uncrowded trail in the heart of Kauai's agricultural area. The trail crosses the former terrain of the Guava Kai farm. The best place to start is at the Kauai North Shore Dog Park. Some other trail entry points are closed.
A good place to rent a bicycle and ride the trail to the north.
Holoholo Bike Rental
A good place to rent a bicycle and ride the trail to the north.
Includes gift shop, coffee shop, free coffee tasting, free self guided tour demo garden, guided tours. It's very interesting to learn about growing coffee and the coffee is delicious.
34 locals recommend
Kauai Coffee Company
870 Halewili Rd
34 locals recommend
Includes gift shop, coffee shop, free coffee tasting, free self guided tour demo garden, guided tours. It's very interesting to learn about growing coffee and the coffee is delicious.
A fun tubing trip in the mountains behind Lihue.
37 locals recommend
Kauai Backcountry Adventures
3-4131 Kuhio Hwy
37 locals recommend
A fun tubing trip in the mountains behind Lihue.

Food scene

Nice place for dinner and a sunset view.
80 locals recommend
Beach House Restaurant
5022 Lawai Rd
80 locals recommend
Nice place for dinner and a sunset view.
Popular restaurant walking distance from your condo. They also do delivery.
77 locals recommend
Keoki's Paradise
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr
77 locals recommend
Popular restaurant walking distance from your condo. They also do delivery.
Nice place for a semi formal dinner and live entertainment.
Seaview Terrace
1571 Poipu Rd
Nice place for a semi formal dinner and live entertainment.
Morning coffee a short walk from your condo.
35 locals recommend
Little Fish Coffee Poipu
2294 Poipu Rd
35 locals recommend
Morning coffee a short walk from your condo.
A short walk from your condo to get groceries.
13 locals recommend
Whalers General Store
4-4350 Kuhio Hwy
13 locals recommend
A short walk from your condo to get groceries.
One of the best luaus on the island. Go for the full meal or just see the show. The tickets to the show are affordable and more available. Full luau tickets need to be purchased at least a month ahead of time. Show only tickets can usually be purchased a couple weeks before.
61 locals recommend
Smith Family Garden Luau
3-5971 Kuhio Hwy
61 locals recommend
One of the best luaus on the island. Go for the full meal or just see the show. The tickets to the show are affordable and more available. Full luau tickets need to be purchased at least a month ahead of time. Show only tickets can usually be purchased a couple weeks before.
I definitely recommend going into town to get your groceries. You will save yourself lots of money.
107 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
4300 Nuhou St
107 locals recommend
I definitely recommend going into town to get your groceries. You will save yourself lots of money.
Lots of stores and little restaurants within easy walking distance of condo 96.
28 locals recommend
Poipu Shopping Village
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr
28 locals recommend
Lots of stores and little restaurants within easy walking distance of condo 96.

Exercise and Pool

Included with your stay and just across the street from your condo.
9 locals recommend
Poipu Beach Athletic Club
2290 Poipu Rd
9 locals recommend
Included with your stay and just across the street from your condo.

Gardens

A great place to go see some plants. They also have a free hula dancing show once a week.
39 locals recommend
National Tropical Botanical Garden
4425 Lawai Rd
39 locals recommend
A great place to go see some plants. They also have a free hula dancing show once a week.
A great place to enjoy the plants of Hawaii, and see tropical fruit trees. Also, feeding the birds is so much fun. Get up close to peacocks.
Smiths Tropical Paradise
3-5971 Kuhio Hwy
A great place to enjoy the plants of Hawaii, and see tropical fruit trees. Also, feeding the birds is so much fun. Get up close to peacocks.
A great succulent garden located inside Kiahuna Plantation which means its right outside your door.
Moir Garden
A great succulent garden located inside Kiahuna Plantation which means its right outside your door.